Dubai named ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’ in World Travel Awards

Dubai named ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’ in World Travel Awards

The United Arab Emirates’ city of Dubai has been voted the “Middle East’s Leading Destination” by travel industry awards program World Travel Awards.

Dubai, which is currently under the spotlight for its Expo 2020 mega-event, has been recognized as one of the region’s leading destinations and the city’s tourism department has been recognized as the “Middle East’s Leading Tourist Board” for its role in resurrecting the region’s travel and tourism sector.

The View at the Palm in Dubaiwas also named “Middle East’s Leading New Tourist Attraction.”

In a thriving Arabian hospitality sector, the sumptuous beachside retreat Jumeirah al-Naseem claimed “Middle East’s Leading Hotel.”

The UAE’s emirate of Ras al-Khaimah was named the “Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination” for its leisure activities while Abu Dhabi won “Middle East’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination.”

Luxury Abu Dhabi-based hotel Emirates Palace picked up dual accolades, with victories for “Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel” and “Middle East’s Leading Business & Conference Hotel.”

Address Beach Resort Fujairah claimed the other hospitality newcomer category, “Middle East’s Leading New Resort.”

The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands.

Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category